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The repeaters will be
primarily used for local traffic and is open for ALL Amateur Radio
Operators. The primary mode of operation on this repeater will be FM
Voice as this is the most generally utilized mode for 2M FM
repeaters. To maximize availability of and widest use for the repeater,
requests for special operation utilizing other
emission modes such as modulated CW for code practice
transmissions, etc. must be made to, and approved by the
repeater policy committee prior to use.
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Control Stations will not discourage
anyone from using the repeater.
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Conduct on the repeaters should be
governed by common sense and courtesy. Don't give a bad impression
of our service by making thoughtless or off-color remarks. Instead, set
an example which others will be proud to follow. The UARC encourages the
use of plain language or, as necessary to shorten
communications, commonly used amateur Q-signals such as QSY, QSL,
etc.
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Business messages are not permitted on the
repeaters. If you are not sure if what you are discussing could be
construed as business, please consult the trustee.
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Use of the word "BREAK" shall be
used to designate a HIGH PRIORITY need. In that event, all other
stations on the frequency should yield to the breaking station.
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All stations will leave a short pause
between transmissions for the purpose of allowing other stations to call
on the repeater. The repeater is equipped with a reset timer tone. Once
the tone is heard, the timer has been reset. There is no need to drop
the carrier.
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Stations using the repeater are urged to
QSY to a simplex frequency whenever possible.
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Emergency communications have
priority. Other uses of the repeater such as Special Event operation,
Traffic Nets, Swap Nets, etc. be used shall be cleared through the
Repeater committee and the Repeater Trustee.
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In the event of an emergency such as a
natural disaster, the Utica Amateur Radio Club and its trustee will
yield the use of the repeater to controlled operation with a net
control. The station or group in control to be determined.
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If you hear stations jamming or
interfering do not make any comment. If you can override the
interference, continue with your conversation. If you can not continue,
sign off the repeater in a normal manner. A audio tape of the
interfering station with callsign will help the trustee with an
evaluation of the situation.
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Identify your station every ten minutes
during you QSO and at sign-off, as per FCC regulations. It is not
mandatory for you to identify when first coming on the air, however for
ease of operation and courtesy to the others on the frequency, please ID
when coming on the air.
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The Repeater Trustee will have the
final say on any repeater operation, since he is the final authority as
per the FCC.
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Repeater Rules are subject to change per
findings and decisions of the repeater policy committee and the
Trustee. Users will be notified of changes by a posting on the UARC Web
site at www.uticaarc.org
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